Bhaddaji Sutta: 1 definition

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Bhaddaji Sutta means something in Buddhism, Pali. If you want to know the exact meaning, history, etymology or English translation of this term then check out the descriptions on this page. Add your comment or reference to a book if you want to contribute to this summary article.

In Buddhism

Theravada (major branch of Buddhism)

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Source: Pali Kanon: Pali Proper Names

A discussion between Bhaddaji and Ananda at the Ghositarama. In answer to Anandas questions, Bhaddaji says that Brahma is the best of sights; the best of sounds is that of Radiant Devas shouting Joy, joy, etc. Ananda says that such is the talk of puthujjanas. The best sight, in his view, is that of the destruction of the asavas; the best sound that of their destruction, etc. A.iii.202f.

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Theravāda is a major branch of Buddhism having the the Pali canon (tipitaka) as their canonical literature, which includes the vinaya-pitaka (monastic rules), the sutta-pitaka (Buddhist sermons) and the abhidhamma-pitaka (philosophy and psychology).

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